ljdanny wrote: »

I also looked into isogenix. I need to get control, if that scale goes up next week it might go out the window. I have been eating fruit and veggies and drinking more water so I thought I was doing pretty good.

@ljdanny - It's important to keep in mind that it takes multiple weeks for your body to respond the way you want it to for positive changes. Eating more fruits and veggies means that your body has more nutrients to make the repairs it needs to, but those repairs also require water, so I'm betting some of that extra weight is water retention. If you keep up the good habits, your body won't need extra water and electrolytes and nutrients and whatnot to keep up, so the water retention will greatly decrease.

As for Isogenix, that depends on how your brain processes eating. I know that my body thinks I haven't eaten anything if I haven't been chewing, so most shake-based systems actually lead me to eating even more, because I'll seek out a snack after I've had my shake, regardless of if I'm actually hungry. It's also difficult to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs if you're just drinking shakes, regardless of how fortified the companies claim they are, so if you're going to try it, I HIGHLY recommend a multivitamin.

No matter what you do, please please please stay hydrated. A strong majority of the population doesn't drink enough water, which leaves their bodies vulnerable.

xX_PhoenixRising_Xx wrote: »

Don't know what my weigh-in will look like on Sunday, my weight has been up over 1kg since Tuesday. Just water weight, but will it stay, will it go in time? Who knows?

@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx - Your weight is also down around 30kg from where you started. 1kg is nothing. You know how to lose it, because you've already done it 30 times before. No matter how your weight looks on Sunday, you've accomplished incredible things.

podperson1 wrote: »

Well, that's just as depressing as I thought it would be Am really struggling with motivation at the moment, and on a complete carb crave. Urgh! I will NOT slide backwards. Please send help - preferably in the form of magic, zero-calorie cookies

@podperson1 - I'm working on zero-calorie cookies, I promise! Just takes a while for the science to catch up with magic, and I'm just a lowly scientist, not a grand magician. For now, all I can do is send positive vibes and cheer you on from the sidelines. Forgive yourself for any missteps you may take - bumps in the road remind us where we came from and bring us back to why we're taking our journeys in the first place. You've got this!

Check in for Wednesday
Food-logged and under
Water-80 oz
Exercise 30 min walk video and light PT/stretching

I am happy with my loss this week. I usually don't lose quickly so this is very good for me.

I ate a little too many carbs yesterday. I was ok with calories but I had stew and a roll for dinner and then the candy I had planned for. I did share the candy too(I never share candy lol). I am going to have 2 more tomorrow and then I will be done with them.

I got a job! I had stopped looking. I was being too choosy, after so many decades working nights, weekends and holidays, I decided I didn't want to anymore, plus I wanted the summers off. There are not too many jobs out there for nurses with those expectations except school nurse and those jobs are taken in my area. I was figuring I would just retire. The members who have been here a while may remember when I did the chart auditing a couple years back, the one I was worried about my outfits because I always had worn scrubs. Yes I hated it but they asked me back. There are some changes that I liked so I will give it a try. One thing is it will be remote, I don't have to go to the doctor's offices or hospitals to look at the charts. That will be good, that was one of the worst things, no one wanted me there. They also have new software which will be another good thing. It doesn't start until late January so I do have some time before I start.

I have no plans this weekend. Just finishing up decorating and getting gifts organized. It will be nice to have a quiet weekend. I think I will get everything together that I have to mail so I can send it out next week.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend!

@minstrelofsarcasm I forget what your goal was with the spin classes to the end of the year-was it 750? You are amazing! I did one 30 min class, enjoyed it but am intimidated to go on again! Lol! Tomorrow I am going to...
@pacsnc6 Thank you! I am going to have to pay more attention to those charts.
@ljdanny Don't be too hard on yourself. Your body is still healing so I am sure there is inflammation around from that. I think it was good that you have been eating fruit and veggies and drinking water. Don't stop! I am not familiar with isogenix but I never did good with shakes, I always seemed to be hungry after. I love what @minstrelofsarcasm and @xX_PhoenixRising_Xx wrote above. I know I have talked about it in the past but those PNP podcasts were a game changer for me. She makes so much sense. I feel like I am finally learning how to eat after 54 years. I hope you get a bike you like so you can workout at home.
@tryingagain5 After gaining and losing the same 30 pounds with all the diets and restrictions that are out there, I learned what your trainer says is true. Everything in moderation. That is why I have been working so hard on my hunger signals and overeating. I really think we can eat what we want and still lose weight. With in reason of course. I eat healthy for the most part but if I want to have something as a treat, I let myself have it. I hope you knee is feeling better soon.
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx Nice job at lunch! I can understand the frustration with the carbs and calories but I would think you should do what you have to so the migraines stay away. It is smart to do the double spin sessions although that is tough too. Hope the scale is in your favor on Sunday. xo
@podperson1 I was afraid you drifted away! I am so glad you are still here! We are in a tough time of year so it is good you stayed. Don't beat yourself up, you are here now. Why don't you make a plan for next week with little changes that will be easy for you to do. You can get through the holidays and not gain a lot of weight. You can do it! xo
@minstrelofsarcasm I appreciate all the input you give and the science behind it. I am still chuckling about your response to @podperson1 Lol!

Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 135.6
Today's weight: 133.2
Weekly Steps: 51332

Happy Friday! I have worked so hard this week to get that Thanksgiving weight off. It paid off and I’m back on track! The one thing that’s been so bad this week is my water intake. I really need to focus again on my water. I always have water sitting on my desk but I get so into my work that I don’t want to take a 5 second break to take a drink. So dumb!!!

Yesterday I had the first "double dose" of Keytruda. The infusion went smoothly - in and out in 35 minutes! There were a couple accidents which backed up traffic near the hospital and a lot of people were late for appointments which resulted in long wait times for appointments. My 3 appointments were each postponed by an hour. But I'm done for six weeks. So far just a little itching which I hardly notice, no eye swelling yet.

Cw: 145.6

Hello all & TGIF!!

It has been a bit since I have posted on here other than my weigh-ins. I am feeling good! I slacked a little and started to put back on weight. I decided I did not want to start all over again, so I got back on track. I have dropped a few pounds, hoping to drop a little more by Saturday.

@minstrelofsarcasm I have been using Iagenix since April & I lost 30 pounds. I am up a little, but heading back down. I really like their products!

@sleepymom5 sounds like you are doing well! Enjoy your time-off until you go back to work.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Weigh in
Original starting weight 8/21/20 prior to MFP 232
MFP starting weight 10/8/20 216
Last week weight 204.6
Today’s weight 204.4
Lost .2

Hello team and welcome to the new members. The picture below describes me perfectly! I need to remind myself each time before I eat,"am I hungry or am I bored." I think if I would be honest with myself, I would lose a pound or two. I weighed more this morning than I have in a long time. Almost 2 pounds over my magic number. It is time to get it back under control, eat lighter for a few days and continue with the walking and the exercise.

You may have noticed that I have been absent lately. I am trying to limit my time on the phone/tablet/computer. During Covid, I have wasted too much timme scrollling through mindless Facebook garbage. Lately there has been nothing but political post and advertisements. I can do without both. I hope that during the hoiday season that people will start posting pictures of decorations, pets, children and just plain old fashioned fun stuff again. Well, that is the end of my rant, thanks for listening.

This week has been a week of HOPE for our Advent season. We all need HOPE in our diet journeys and our life. Wishing all of you a great weekend!

Zumba_luvah
Week 1
Pw- 151.4
Cw- 153.2

I knew I'd be up. Ate more than I should plus TOM arrived.

Hi all

Weigh in for goingape
Last weigh in 149.4
Currently 146.6
Loss of 2.8
Ltd 72.8 ( I think )

Have a great Saturday!

Check in for Friday
Food-logged and under
Water-80 oz
Exercise-30 min stationary bike, 45 min PT/strength and stretching

Great workout yesterday. I am so tired on the bike and my legs aren't as close to peddling as quickly as the people in the video do. One day I will catch up I am sure but at least I am getting in a good workout. No exciting plans for the weekend. Just finishing up decorating and getting organized. I hope you all have more interesting plans. Whatever you are doing, Enjoy!

@bumpbreakcar Welcome! Awesome goals for December! I am looking forward to getting to know you. This is a great place to get and give support.
@lennoncpa Nice loss! It is harder to get water in when the weather isn't hot. I am in a routine now and rarely have a problem getting it in. Maybe you can make a little schedule to make sure you are getting enough in?
@pacsnc6 I am glad you are done for 6 weeks now. I hope that your side effects are minimal if any. Sending hugs!
@1theresamcvean Thank you Theresa! You are an awesome cheerleader. I am so happy to be finally making some progress. xo
@kirsten11872 I am glad you are back on track! This time of year is a challenge.
@kandi3570 I hope you can a little time to relax this weekend. You are always on the go!
@kiane50 It is going in the right direction! Hope you have a good week.
@debbiewsharpe I am also trying to limit my computer time. I have actually thought of deleting FB for the reasons you described. I love that picture too. That is what I have been working on for months. It is starting to sink in finally
@brown6267 You are doing awesome at maintenance!
@Zumba_Luvah You will have that back off in no time!
@kos33 I have learned that you need to be kind to yourself and just start doing little, doable things to get on track. There is no need for things to be hard or restrictive. Make each day a little better than the day before. You would be surprised, small steps add up and then you build from there. If you aren't working out, try to walk in place during commercials or while on the phone. When you are ready try leveling that up to exercising 15 min and before you know it, you will be exercising 30 min. It works for eating too. Just leaving a few bites on your plate each meal adds up to a meal or two you didn't eat in a week. You can do this, be kind and meet yourself where you are at. xo
@goingape Whoo hoo! Nice loss!
@lennoncpa How nice! Does that happen every year? I am very good to my kids friends, especially Shannon's. I should tell her they would make my day if they come and Christmas carol at the front door. With my luck it will be at 1 am with a bunch of drunk 25 year olds lol!

KUMEcyclingteam wrote: »

Having some scale issues today, stepped on this morning and it said "ERR LOWBATT". Ill fix that and check in tomorrow. Good night Rock Stars!

Bob, I've let the moderators know that you're weighing in late. Thanks for letting us know.

Zumba_Luvah wrote: »

Zumba_luvah
Week 1
Pw- 151.4
Cw- 153.2

I knew I'd be up. Ate more than I should plus TOM arrived.

Melissa, I like your positive attitude. On the bright side, next week will be a weigh-in to look forward to. Hugs.

kos33 wrote: »

Weekly weigh in
PW 165
CW 165.5
My weight is all over the place really, as well as my head. Need some tips/ advice on how to get back on it again please

Some tips that work for me are:

• When I make a recipe, I divide it into more portions than it says. For example five instead of four. I'm never sure who the portions are designed for.
• Then, when I'm saving the leftovers, I save them in half portions for lunches and freeze them right away so they don't become midnight snacks.
• I use the recipes feature on MFP. It takes a while to load them all in, but once you have your favourites in there, it's much easier to add the dishes to your each day.
• When I'm going to try a new recipe or an old favourite, I enter it into MFP to see if it's worth it.
• If I really like the recipe but it's too high in calories, I make changes. For example, if it's a stew or a soup or even a pasta dish, I add more vegetables and liquid to the broth, then increase the number of portions. No-one has ever complained.
• I use luncheon plates instead of dinner plates at dinner.
• I use bread plates instead of luncheon plates at lunch.
• I even use salad forks instead of dinner forks.
• I never use soup spoons for soups, stews, and curries. I use teaspoons so I can enjoy the smaller serving longer.
• I use a tip that Casey (@GingerPwr) shared with us earlier this year. I weigh myself daily so that I can see how mercurial the scale can be. Then I look at the weekly average. It helps not to beat myself up on weigh day.
• I learned from Lisa (@cafelelia) and Ella (@hope002) about intermittent fasting and that's helped a lot. I don't like breakfast anyway and the only thing you have to do if you drink coffee or tea is to drink it black. I had already been doing that for years, though it was a change when I started it. I think it was the cereal and juice companies who marketed the idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but technically, whatever time of day you start eating at, you can make that meal the healthiest one of the day.
• If you love breakfast, another idea is to have a hearty breakfast and lunch, then a light supper. I've seen other's diaries who do this successfully.
• Finally, reading the diaries of successful people is a good idea. I've then asked for recipes when I see what's working for them.

I hope some of those tips help. They're not for everyone.

You've got this!